CSR Activity Reports: FY2011

November

Supported opening of first English school for the visually-impaired in Egypt

Mitsubishi Corporation, together with Orascom Construction Industries, supported the establishment of the first English school for the visually-impaired in Egypt.
The opening ceremony was held on November 1 in Cairo with some 100 participants, including the Minister of Labor & Emigration as the special guest. Twenty students have enrolled for the 6 months course, and going forward, it is anticipated that up to 80 students will enroll each year.
In Egypt, education for the visually-impaired is still limited, which naturally hinders their employment opportunities. By providing English education, we hope to help boost their chances of employment at Egypt's globalizing enterprises.

October

Donation of ambulances in Morocco

Mitsubishi Corporation donated two ambulances to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, which aims to improve social infrastructure in the Kingdom of Morocco. The ambulances were allocated to Fahs Anjra Village and Benechikar Village located in northern Morocco, and a handover ceremony was held at the foundation's training center for the disabled in Sale City on October 26, 2011. In Morocco, the quality of medical services can vary according to regions. The ambulances will be used for the transportation of patients in these two villages where medical services are particularly limited.

The International Symposium on Rehabilitation of Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems 2011

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), together with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), our partner for our Malaysian Tropical Forest Regeneration Experimental Projects, co-hosted the International Symposium for Rehabilitation of Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems 2011 from October 23-25 in Kuala Lumpur. The Symposium was held in commemoration of the U.N.'s designation of 2011 as the "International Year of Forests", the planting of our millionth rainforest tree, and the 20 years that have passed since our first tree was planted in Malaysia in 1991. A total of about 600 people joined in the Tree Planting Ceremony, held as a pre-event to the Symposium, where approximately 6000 trees were planted over a 0.6 hectare area. Participants included UPM students as well as a group of 80 people consisting of staff from our Kuala Lumpur office and their families.
The Symposium was attended by roughly 300 participants, including members of the general public and forestry experts from nine countries. Participants presented the results of their research and exchanged ideas on the latest techniques in the field of tropical forest rehabilitation. From MC, Senior Executive Vice President Nabeshima offered welcoming remarks during the Opening Ceremony as co-chair of the event.
The Symposium was divided into two parts: the Public Session and the Scientific Sessions. During the Public Session held on the 24th, following the keynote speech given by Dr. Akira Miyawaki, Professor Emeritus of Yokohama National University, MC presented an overview of our Tropical Forest Regeneration Experimental Project together with introductions of our related activities in Brazil, Kenya, Shanghai and Indonesia. In addition, a Poster Session was held where roughly 50 young researchers presented the results of their research. Awards were given to the top three entries.
During the Scientific Sessions held from the afternoon of the 24th to the 25th, approximately 120 forestry experts participated in research presentations as well as a panel discussion. Researchers from UPM presented results from our experimental forest, and participants discussed such topics as carbon dioxide absorption and preservation of biodiversity.

Reconstruction of Hospital Amazonia in Brazil

MC supported the extension and reconstruction of the emergency outpatient ward of Hospital Amazonia in Belem City. The hospital was established in 1962 originally as a clinic for Japanese immigrants, but 50 years later, its use has been extended to Belem citizens as well, providing a vital healthcare service to the city as a whole. Still, there is also an urgent need for extension and reconstruction work to be carried out on the aging hospital infrastructure. MC's support is expected to enable the hospital to accept more emergency outpatients and to improve its services for the community.

Mangrove Reforestation Project in Thailand

Since 2008, Mitsubishi Corporation has been supporting the maintenance and expansion of mangrove forests in Chantaburi and Rayong Provinces. This year's plan is to boost mangrove reforestation by a further 73 acres in Chantaburi Province. On 1 October, a reforestation event was held, to which many locals and MC Thailand employees attended. Mangrove reforestation is bringing many environmental benefits to the region, whilst also stimulating the local economy.

September

Supported the "Japan-Korea Festival" in South Korea

Mitsubishi Corporation supported the "Japan-Korea Festival" held this year simultaneously in Seoul and Tokyo on 25 September. The festival, held annually, aims to promote mutual understanding between the two nations. As a way of showing appreciation for the vast support provided by the Korean people immediately following the Great East Japan Earthquake in March, the theme of this year's festival was "Thank you Korea! Gambaro Japan!". Employees from Mitsubishi Corporation Korea also attended the festival held in Seoul.

Supported the "Energy Expo 2011" in Brunei

Since 2008, Mitsubishi Corporation has been supporting Brunei Energy Week, held annually by the Brunei Prime Minister's Office as part of its efforts to promote energy conservation. This year, the event was held on 21-23 September in conjunction with the ASEAN Ministers' Energy Meeting, and renamed Brunei Energy Expo 2011. As part of the event, Mitsubishi Motor's electric powered vehicle - i-MiEV - was donated by MC to the Ministry of Communications.

July

Donated Wheelchairs in Senegal

Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Care Supply (Mitsubishi Corporation's subsidiary in the welfare equipment business) have donated 100 wheelchairs to the City Counsel of Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
The wheel chairs will be used in hospitals and rehabilitation centers in Dakar city.

June

Donation of Medical Equipment in Thailand

Mitsubishi Corporation donated medical equipment such as infusion pumps, standard EKG monitors and defibrillators to community hospitals located in Songkhla Province. Due to the continuing social disorder in the three Southern Provinces of Thailand, accesibility to public health services is extremely limited. Therefore, the neighboring Songkhla Province is regarded as a medical hub for the people in the South.

MC International Scholarship started in Mongolia

From 2011, MC will start funding scholarships to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, the largest university in Mongolia in terms of student enrollment. It is the sole national university which produces engineers who contribute to the growth of Mongolia.
On June 8, 2011, a signing ceremony was held at the university, and MC will provide scholarships to 15 undergraduate and postgraduate students with exemplary academic records over two years.

May

Supported the Bardo Museum in Tunisia

Mitsubishi Corporation has been actively supporting the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia since 2008.
The Museum displays highly valuable archaeological treasures, such as historical articles and mosaic works unearthed from ancient Carthage, Rome and Greek remains.
As a way of contributing to the Museum's recent renovation, Mitsubishi Corporation recently donated a TV conference system to be installed in the newly constructed main conference hall.
Mitsubishi Corporation's previous donations include a motor truck, computers, and large screen displays, all of which have added value to visitors' and researchers' experience of the Museum.

Landmine Removal Project in Mozambique

MC is supporting landmine removal activities in Mozambique, where landmines represent not only a life-threatening hazard to individuals, but also a hindrance to the economic and social development of entire communities.
In the wake of a civil war that ended in 1992, Mozambique is now on the road to economic recovery as one of the fastest growing countries in Africa. However, despite removal efforts by the National Demining Institute as well as international NGOs, landmines that were buried extensively during the civil war still remain in some areas.
The threat that these landmines pose to the safety and livelihoods of the people in these communities is currently a pressing issue for the Mozambique government. Now, with large-scale demining equipment being brought in from Japan through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program, MC is supporting an international NGO that is actively disposing of the landmines.

Support for a Local Neighborhood Elementary School in South Africa

Since 2006, MC has worked jointly with one of its business investment companies, Hernic Ferrochrome (Hernic), to support an elementary school located in the area of Hernic's operations. Donations from MC have been used to repair damaged classrooms, to set up a waste storage site and rain-water collection tanks, to plant flower beds and to establish a personal computer room.
At the completion ceremony held in May, MC received messages of appreciation from the elementary school as well as from representatives of local groups and government associations. The children expressed their gratitude through song and dance performances. On top of this, MC also received messages of encouragement in support of the victims of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake.

Solar Power Generation for Rural Communities in Ethiopia

Since 2009, MC has been supporting the "Agricultural Development-Led Industrialization Strategy of Ethiopia," a program promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ethiopia. Every year, MC has donated solar PV panels for agricultural training centers, training materials and solar-powered refrigerators (for vaccines) for livestock veterinary clinics in communities designated by the Ministry. Many people in these communities have expressed their appreciation, commenting that MC's donation has enabled farmers to effectively use the hours after sunset and has motivated the farmers to improve their production.

Providing Technical Assistance for CNCH Cocoa Projects in Colombia

In 2009 and 2010, MC supported a cocoa production improvement project implemented by Compania Nacional de Chocolate, a food company based in Central and South America. This project aimed to improve the welfare of cacao farmers in Columbia by providing technical assistance to improve their productivity and living standards. Some of the positive outcomes reported from this project include enhanced functionality of cocoa farming unions and improvements in cocoa bean quality.

The "Young Leaders for Sustainable Forest Development" Program in Mexico

Since 2010, MC has been supporting "Young Leaders for Sustainable Development," a program run by a local NGO, Reforestamos Mexico, A.C., which conducts reforestation and ecosystem conservation activities in Mexico. This program trains young leaders by offering them the opportunity to analyze various issues from environmental, social and economic standpoints. Participants learn ways to respond to these issues, as well as how to contribute to the sustainable maintenance of forests in regional communities.
In 2010, 44 young people from 40 communities across Mexico participated in this program.

Supporting "From Farm to Table": A Nutritional Education Program for Childen in Argentina

Since 2009, MC has supported "From Farm to Table," a project run by a local NGO, EticAgro, which conducts research and public awareness activities regarding the issues of quality, environment, and trade in the field of agriculture. This program runs nutritional education programs for elementary school students throughout Argentina, where malnutrition continues to be a problem due to a lack of dietary knowledge. So far, the program has distributed educational materials to a total of 300 schools. In addition, at 130 of these schools, the program has also provided teacher training and conducted nutrition classes and fairs. MC intends to continue monitoring the schools to study the effectiveness of this type of nutrition-focussed education.

April

Supported the Janadriya Festival in Saudi Arabia

Mitsubishi Corporation took part in the Janadriya Festival, which was held in Riyadh between 13 and 29 April 2011. The company's exhibition booth stood in the Japanese pavilion, which received approximately 300,000 visitors.
The theme of our booth was based on the concept of "Creating Sustainable Environmental Value" (, a key pillar of our Midterm Corporate Strategy). To reflect this, Mitsubishi Motors' electric powered vehicle - i-MiEV - was displayed at the forefront, demonstrating to visitors Mitsubishi Corporation's commitment to integrating environmental value into its business.

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